I'll Fight for You

Ch 18

Thor stuck out an elbow expecting the Tabitha to take it. She waved it down looking at Loki for an answer. He looked down meeting her gaze with an unhappy god.

"Why do you wish to speak with her? She is none of your concern." Tabitha patted Loki's shoulder as she stepped forward to walk with the thunder god. The black haired god watched in silence as she continued on waiting for him to follow. Thor turned with a smug smile as he turned to follow suit.

"One you cannot control. She may do well for you." Loki sneered at the blond brute as he walked away. While the two walked off towards the garden he wondered back into his bedroom.

"So you are Midgardian?" Thor spoke out loud starting the conversation.

"Yes, I am. Or you know human would work too." Thor chuckled lightly at her remark. "And you are Loki's half brother right? Or adoptive brother I think it is."

"That would be correct." They wandered on to a lake side where floating boats soared. Some floated and some hovered while a few went high into the sky. Tabitha found herself studying the boats while they walked. "These interest you?" A low 'hm?' escaped her lips not providing a full answer. He chuckled lightly again while she watched them lift from the water and pass over head.

"It's strange your technology is years past earths but yet it looks almost medieval. It fascinates me and yet I don't feel shocked by it." She took a seat at a bench that they almost past kicking back and relaxing. "But I'm sure we are here to talk about other things not just about my fascinations."

"I believe you know why I wish to speak with you." with a quick glance he could tell she knew where this was going. "Loki takes great interest in you but I fear he may be to much for a human to handle. He is not Asgardian he's is a frost giant, with sorcery to add on. He is dangerous and as the protected of Midgard and its people I do not wish to see him hurt you." Tabitha sat still being comfortable where she was having no intentions of moving from her spot. Thor looked away to see what she did. Across the way a couple walked hand in hand kissing and giggling, sharing affection to one another most likely talking about a future together.

"It's not me that I worry about getting hurt." She said. "I'm worried I might hurt him." He looked back at her. Her eyes still fixated on the couple across the way. "You see," she continued. "I'm afraid I might not be able to accept or express what he wants in return. I'm trying but it feels strange. I kind of let I happen as it goes." Thor looked up thinking of Jane, his love also from Midgard most likely waiting for him somewhere on her world. Love came naturally between them and he knew it was strong.

"Let it come when you feel it. Don't try to force it." he looked back down to meet her brown eyes with his blue ones. "If you believe he will not hurt you then I will not stop you. If he does, I gave you fair warning." She giggled and playfully punched his arm closest to her. He looked over his shoulder smiling then rubbing where her fist met. She was strong enough to cause his arm to sting, when she turned away his teeth grit as he applied pressure and rubbed harder.

"Is that all you wanted to say?" Thor stopped letting his hand fall to his side.

"No, after what I saw during or meal I wanted to know more about you. For the first time since adolescence he seemed genuinely happy." He took a seat beside her crossing a leg over his. "I have also wondered why father didn't demand you to leave."

"Look I don't know what Loki see’s in me and I’m not sure why Odin is okay with me here." She rubbed her forehead with slight irritation. "I didn't ask to be taken here or taken care of. He did it on his own accord and I'm very thankful for it but I have things I must handle and I-"

"Need to save your friend before you can worry about anything else." Thor cut in. " Most know of your tale. I think find it noble of you." When she turned to see him he leaned in a bit. "But what will you do once you get him?" Her brows furrowed as she shot up into a stand. Her hands thrusted into her hair tugging at its brown roots.

"I don't know yet. I don't know what I will do!" Silence washed over them as she slammed her fist into tree. The loose leaves cascaded down around them, Thor sat unsurprised. He waited calmly as she took in deep breaths and relaxing her shoulders.

"Then what will you do if he got you?" Tabitha bit her bottom lip drawing blood from the pressure.

"Then I will die." She relaxed hushing her voice. "I'm sorry for my outburst. I didn't mean to direct my anger at you."

"Do not apologize, it is quite alright." He stood up fixing his mantle on his shoulders so it hung loosely. "Come ill shall take you back Loki will be waiting impatiently for you." He again offered his elbow for her to take. Tabitha examined his gesture before looping her arm with his. He smiled leading the way back to the golden palace. "That wasn't so horrible now was it?"